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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Revealed September 2010
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was brought out 22 months prior to the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-ZR10 matches up vs the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Panasonic SZ5

 EX-ZR10 SZ5 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SZ5 EX-ZR10 
AnnouncedJuly 2012September 2010More modern by 22 months

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ5

 EX-ZR10 SZ5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the SZ5.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR10 and SZ5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ5 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Panasonic SZ5
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-09-20 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-110 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $190 $195